Restaurants›Tortugas Lie›Sunshine Margarita Grande Recipe

Sunshine Margarita Grande Recipe

Inspired by Tortugas Lie

Time8m

Serves1

Specialty of the house with a splash of fresh OJ, topped with gran marnier

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Margarita Mix

3 oz blanco tequila2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice1 oz Fresh lime juice1/2 oz agave syrup (or simple syrup)1/2 oz triple sec or Cointreau (optional — for extra orange brightness)

Float & Finish

1/2 oz Grand Marnier (for float and/or rinse)1 to taste coarse salt or Tajín (for rim)1 piece orange wheel or twist (garnish)1 cup ice (for shaking and serving)

Method

Prepare Glass

Rim the Glass

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a large margarita or Collins glass. Dip the rim into a shallow plate of coarse salt or Tajín to coat. Set the glass aside.

Mix Cocktail

Add Ingredients to Shaker

In a cocktail shaker, add 3 oz blanco tequila, 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 0.5 oz triple sec (if using).

Add Ice and Shake

Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is cold and well-chilled.

Strain into Glass

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (if desired). Double-strain the shaken mixture into the glass to remove ice shards and pulp, leaving room at the top for the Grand Marnier float.

Finish & Garnish

Float Grand Marnier

Slowly pour 0.5 oz Grand Marnier over the back of a spoon held just above the drink surface so it gently floats on top, creating a glossy orange layer and aromatic head.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with an orange wheel or a long orange twist on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw and a napkin. Optionally, provide a small spoon so guests can stir the Grand Marnier into the drink as they wish.